baz48 Posted May 29, 2023 #1 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Forgive me if this has been covered before, but I couldn't find it in a search. We are booked on Sirena in November to South America. I've looked at the online deck plans of Sirena and don't see any laundry facilities for guests. Are there any available or do we have to have to pay to have our laundry done by the ship? Our cabin does not include the 3 free bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FeliciaLee Posted May 29, 2023 #2 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Yes. And it's free. Enjoy! The symbol looks like a little hanger on the deck plans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1031 Posted May 29, 2023 #3 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Look again. You should see a self service launderette on Deck 7. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted May 29, 2023 #4 Share Posted May 29, 2023 There is a self-serve launderette on deck 7, look at the deck plans for that deck and you'll see a hanger across from cabin 7076 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted May 29, 2023 #5 Share Posted May 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, sp1031 said: Look again. You should see a self service launderette on Deck 7. what you see is a symbol in the shape of a clothes hanger. It's easy to miss if you don't know where to look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baz48 Posted May 29, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Thanks so much - love this board! Now that I know what to look for, it is obvious. (insert head slap here) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted May 29, 2023 #7 Share Posted May 29, 2023 1 minute ago, baz48 said: Thanks so much - love this board! Now that I know what to look for, it is obvious. (insert head slap here) You're welcome, it really isn't obvious, but I was just on Sirena in January. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted May 29, 2023 #8 Share Posted May 29, 2023 2 hours ago, baz48 said: Thanks so much - love this board! Now that I know what to look for, it is obvious. (insert head slap here) Just a reminder to not use your own detergent and scented dryer sheets. The self-serve laundry provides free ocean-safe detergent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcpa1 Posted May 30, 2023 #9 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Just as an FYI or two......... It can get crowded. There is also an ironing board, and iron, of course. The dryers are on top and short me had to have help getting my things out. If I had been smart I would have brought a hanger to help grab everything that refused to leave the back of the machine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Harters Posted May 30, 2023 #10 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Our upcoming cruise is on Nautica and, like the OP, I'd looked at deck plans without success. So, thanks for the posts, I've found it now. We're in a PH so have the three "free" bags of laundry, which will be fine, but I understand these come back folded but not pressed, so I'll be needing that iron & board. Any suggested times when it's likely to be not too crowded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunlover12 Posted May 30, 2023 #11 Share Posted May 30, 2023 The R class ships have one very small self service laundry room. I used to go in there but gave up because they were always crowded. If you’re in a suite, take advantage of the 3 free laundry bags. You’re on vacation and you probably don’t want to spend it in a tiny crowded laundry room where you may have to wait a long time before a washer and dryer are available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEFIowa Posted May 30, 2023 #12 Share Posted May 30, 2023 30 minutes ago, sunlover12 said: The R class ships have one very small self-service laundry room. I used to go in there but gave up because they were always crowded. While on Sirena 11/2022 in a B2, with 630 passengers, my wife had no trouble doing a load of laundry. I was pleasantly surprised. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted May 30, 2023 #13 Share Posted May 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Harters said: Our upcoming cruise is on Nautica and, like the OP, I'd looked at deck plans without success. So, thanks for the posts, I've found it now. We're in a PH so have the three "free" bags of laundry, which will be fine, but I understand these come back folded but not pressed, so I'll be needing that iron & board. Any suggested times when it's likely to be not too crowded? Any port day you should have no issues. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 30, 2023 #14 Share Posted May 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Harters said: Our upcoming cruise is on Nautica and, like the OP, I'd looked at deck plans without success. So, thanks for the posts, I've found it now. We're in a PH so have the three "free" bags of laundry, which will be fine, but I understand these come back folded but not pressed, so I'll be needing that iron & board. Any suggested times when it's likely to be not too crowded? You could try just before dinner Go put your stuff in the washer check the time then go to tea Go back when the time is up put stuff in dryer check the time go get ready for dinner then go get your things when the time is up on the dryer I have done this as well as during lunch hours The trick is to make sure you are there when the machine stops 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunlover12 Posted May 30, 2023 #15 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Dinner time after 6:30 would likely be a good time to do laundry. I haven't tried that. I have gone on port days and found it very crowded. As I've said, I've given up on it and now use the ship's laundry service. I'm not going to do laundry when I should be enjoying a nice dinner. YMMV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountain grandma Posted May 30, 2023 #16 Share Posted May 30, 2023 20 hours ago, Flatbush Flyer said: Just a reminder to not use your own detergent and scented dryer sheets. The self-serve laundry provides free ocean-safe detergent. We always stay in a PH and use the 3 included bags of laundry per segment for DH’s clothes but I have medical issues that require me to use scent-free and chemical-free detergent. Since I have asked several times on the different ships if they use detergent without scents/chemicals with no definite answer, I have to bring my own. It may not be the most ocean-safe way but if I want to sail on longer itineraries, I have no choice. Billie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtravel Posted May 30, 2023 #17 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Laundry rooms are on the side with even numbered cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted May 30, 2023 #18 Share Posted May 30, 2023 2 hours ago, mountain grandma said: We always stay in a PH and use the 3 included bags of laundry per segment for DH’s clothes but I have medical issues that require me to use scent-free and chemical-free detergent. Since I have asked several times on the different ships if they use detergent without scents/chemicals with no definite answer, I have to bring my own. It may not be the most ocean-safe way but if I want to sail on longer itineraries, I have no choice. Billie Email O’s special services for a definitive answer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysteps Posted May 31, 2023 #19 Share Posted May 31, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, mountain grandma said: We always stay in a PH and use the 3 included bags of laundry per segment for DH’s clothes but I have medical issues that require me to use scent-free and chemical-free detergent. Since I have asked several times on the different ships if they use detergent without scents/chemicals with no definite answer, I have to bring my own. It may not be the most ocean-safe way but if I want to sail on longer itineraries, I have no choice. Billie I have some serious fragrance sensitivity. The provided detergent is fragrance free (it has been for our first 11 O cruises). Does anyone know, is fragrance-free a requirement of ocean-safe detergent?? Edited May 31, 2023 by babysteps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMHuntFerry Posted May 31, 2023 #20 Share Posted May 31, 2023 24 minutes ago, babysteps said: I have some serious fragrance sensitivity. The provided detergent is fragrance free (it has been for our first 11 O cruises). Does anyone know, is fragrance-free a requirement of ocean-safe detergent?? In an attempt to find the MSDS for the detergent I ran across the NCLH Sail and Sustain pdf. It's an interesting browse. On p. 26 they have the wastewater treatment graphic. As for fragrance free requirements, probably not...plant based essential oils (e.g., lavender or citrus) may be allowed. I'm just guessing though...not my area of expertise. sail-safe-esg-2021-v3-1.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safarigal Posted June 6, 2023 #21 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Is the launderette on deck 7 the only launderette on Sirena? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted June 6, 2023 #22 Share Posted June 6, 2023 15 minutes ago, safarigal said: Is the launderette on deck 7 the only launderette on Sirena? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safarigal Posted June 6, 2023 #23 Share Posted June 6, 2023 14 minutes ago, shepherd really said: yes Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgrayders Posted October 13, 2023 #24 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Are you able to purchase a "laundrey package".?.Pay for a valet type laundry service?. Or is by the piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMHuntFerry Posted October 13, 2023 #25 Share Posted October 13, 2023 21 minutes ago, upgrayders said: Are you able to purchase a "laundrey package".?.Pay for a valet type laundry service?. Or is by the piece? It depends on the length of cruise. Laundry by the piece is always available. Super long cruises (e.g. ATW and I maybe others) include laundry. If you are on a not-short cruise, a discounted by the bag special price will likely be offered (e.g., 13 night cruise with ~3 days of laundry special mid-cruise for $25/bag). I think a bag held 20 items (2 socks = 1 item), so just over $1 per item which is a bargain. I don't think I kept an order sheet for the special, but I remember there didn't seem to be a way to add special instructions like cold water and low heat, so I used the self-serve; if someone can chime in on special instructions that would make me more comfortable letting go of my inner control freak. Here's the per item price list from June: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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